Weekly Update - June 1st

Patrick's message this morning was "Go Into All The World" with the text coming from Romans 1:8-12. 
We were blessed to Skype with Brent and Jill Nichols, our missionaries in Niteroi, Brazil.  It was so good to see those 2 and their sweet babies!  Our hearts are always with Brent, Jill, Titus and Jack!
Don't forget, you can check in with the Niteroi team of missionaries on their website: www.niteroimission.com.



RESPONSES:  Selena Johnson asked for prayers for the Camp Deer Run counselors and campers.



OUR SYMPATHY:  Todd Duren's step-father, Paul Lewis passed away on Thursday.  His service will be Monday (6/2) at 11am at East Paris Baptist Church.




PRAYERS:

• Lilla Buchanan is still in Presbyterian, recovering from surgery.
• Claude Jones was at worship this morning and is doing great, after his heart procedure this week!
• Kristi Anthony is back at home, after 3 weeks at Zale Lipshy Rehab!
• Imy Walters (Derald Bulls friend) is experiencing health issues.

SUMMER WEDNESDAY NIGHTS:  This summer, we want to strengthen our community within LACOC.  We plan to do so by involving the entire church in all that we do.  We will have opportunities to serve others in our church, and to get to know one another. 

• Family Night: The entire church will meet in the gym & we will worship, have rotating discussion groups, play get to know you games, and listen to a central lesson.  We will encourage everyone to stick around and have extended family time after we end.
• Church in the Park:  We will meet at a new location this year (Walker Park) and have more coordinated activities.  We plan to invite the neighbors of those who live near the park.  We want you to take part as we worship, play games, and eat together.
• Service:  We have a wonderful opportunity to serve the community of Paris, this summer.  We will be developing a community garden.  This will be an ongoing project and we will establish multiple gardens in Paris.  The city of Paris has wanted to do this for a while and we believe we can help make this happen.  Seeds of Hope is the organization that will be benefiting and they will donate all food from the garden to those in need.  We expect to involve everyone in all age groups of the church.  We encourage you to join in!  We will meet at the church and send groups to different sites.
• Elder Led Service:  A different elder will provide a message from God's Word on five occasions during the summer months.  This is an excellent time to hear the hearts of the men who lead this church.  They are excited for this opportunity and you should be too!

DRIVER NEEDED:  There is still a need for a bus driver for 1 Sunday morning a month.  If you can help, please contact James Hanley. 




SIMPLE SUPPER:  Is taking a MUCH NEEDED break for the summer.




PANTRY NEEDS:  Shampoo and soap




KEEP THE DATE:
June 4:  Family Night (Meet in the OutReach)
June 8:  Book Club
June 11: Service Night (Community Garden)
June 18: Church in the Park (Meet at Walker Park)
June 22: Wedding shower for Ellie Bivens-Stringer
June 25: Elder Led Service (Meet in the Auditorium)




LOVE YOU - MEAN IT!